VIBC - Overview: Vibrio Culture, Feces
Determining whether Vibrio species may be the cause of diarrhea This test is generally not useful for patients that have been hospitalized for more than 3 days because the yield from these patients' specimens is very low, as is the...
VZPG - Overview: Varicella-Zoster Antibody, IgG, Serum
Determination of immune status of individuals to the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) Documentation of previous infection with VZV in an individual without a previous record of immunization to VZV
SMAS - Overview: Smooth Muscle Antibody Screen, Serum
Evaluation of patients with hepatitis of unknown origin associated with hypergammaglobulinemia and/or abnormal liver enzymes
COBRU - Overview: Cobalt/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Detecting cobalt exposure in a random urine collection Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear This test is not useful for assessment of vitamin B12 activity.
ROM - Overview: Measles (Rubeola) Antibodies, IgM, Serum
Determining acute-phase infection with rubeola (measles) virus using IgM antibody testing Aiding in the identification of nonimmune individuals through IgM antibody testing
NIUCR - Overview: Nickel/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Preferred specimen type for biomonitoring nickel exposure
PEAN - Overview: Peanut, IgE, Serum
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to peanut Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms Identifying allergens: -Responsible for allergic response and/or anaphylactic episode -To confirm sensitization prior to...
RPRT1 - Overview: Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) Screen with Reflex to Titer, Serum
Determining the current disease status Monitoring response to therapy for syphilis Aid to diagnose congenital syphilis This test cannot be used for testing spinal fluid specimens. This test is not intended for medical-legal use.
Diagnosing syphilis
PRCAL - Overview: Procalcitonin, Serum
Monitoring antibiotic therapy and all-cause mortality for patients diagnosed with severe sepsis or septic shock in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or when obtained in the emergency department or other medical wards prior to ICU admission
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: July 16 - Insights
Research Roundup highlights how senolytics improve physical function and increase lifespan in old age....
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: August 8 - Insights
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Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: May 14 - Insights
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From Pediatrics to Geriatrics [Pediatric Phlebotomy] - Insights
presentation from the live 2017 Phlebotomy Conference, will focus on the challenges associated with age-related collections, dealing specifically with both the pediatric and geriatric patient....
Week in Review: April 8 - Insights
Today's Highlights Include: 5 reasons to consider becoming an organ donor, why so many women in middle age are on antidepressants, and should you get a second COVID-19 vaccine booster?...